Shipyard Flats
2800 Washington Ave,
Newport News, VA 23607
$1,329 - $1,899 | 1-2 Beds
Downtown Newport News
Newport News, VA
Downtown Newport News - Newport News, VA
Area Guide
Get the scoop on Newport News
Urban
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Walkable
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Outdoors
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Parks
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Riverfront
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The Downtown neighborhood of Newport News puts you right in the heart of the action. I-664 runs through the neighborhood to connect you to the cities of Hampton and Norfolk. Those who prefer to live without a car have access to several bus routes, including Hampton Roads Transit's 101 and 103. Rental options in Downtown Newport News are mostly apartments in multi-family and multi-use complexes.
Downtown's location along the James River makes it an excellent option for those who love the outdoors. Several parks line the river, including Christopher Newport Park and Victory Landing Park. Relax in the parks and watch the ships pull into the pier, then head over to the Train Station Restaurant for seafood on the patio or to attend a weekly jazz concert. On weekends, explore the nearby beaches which you can access in less than one hour.
Rent Trends
As of July 2025, the average apartment rent in Downtown Newport News is $1,565 for one bedroom, $1,455 for two bedrooms, and $1,159 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Downtown Newport News has increased by 1.6% in the past year.
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1 BR
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599 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,565/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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944 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,455/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,324 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,159/month
Average Rent
Transportation
41
Car-Dependent
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.
57
Good Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.
41
Somewhat Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Noland Trail at Mariner's Museum Park
- Bluebird Gap Farm
- Mariners' Museum
- Virginia Living Museum
- Fort Monroe National Monument
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Newport News/Williamsburg International
- Norfolk International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2025.